Hi, I'm Siraj Khaliq - Senior Strategic Advisor at Kembara VC
I'm driven by the transformative power of deep technology, from building scalable startups like Climate Corp to investing in the next generation of innovators at Atomico. I thrive on tackling complex technical challenges and helping ambitious teams turn groundbreaking ideas into global successes.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Pioneered work in distributed systems and big data at Google before these concepts were mainstream.
Invests in and scales deep tech startups at Series A and beyond as an Investment Partner at Atomico.
Can help founders scale their ventures by providing strategic investment and operational guidance.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering & Big Data
Began career as a computer scientist, working on distributed systems and big data challenges at Google before the terms were widely adopted.
✦ Computer Science
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Big Data
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship
Founded and scaled Climate Corporation, gaining hands-on experience in bringing innovative products to market.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Startup Founding
✦ Product Development
Venture Capital & Investment
Transitioned to investing at Atomico, focusing on deep tech startups and leveraging past operational and technical expertise to drive growth.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Deep Tech
✦ Investment Strategy
Strategic Advisory & Governance
Currently serves on boards and advises companies, providing strategic guidance and governance as a Senior Strategic Advisor and Board Member.
✦ Board Member
✦ Strategic Advisor
✦ Corporate Governance
💪🏻 Superpowers
Deep Tech Investment Acumen
Identifying and nurturing high-potential deep tech ventures
✦ Invests in startups at Series A and beyond.
✦ Focuses on scaling companies with breakthrough technologies.
✦ Leverages extensive experience in distributed systems and big data.
Entrepreneurial Architect
Transforming ambitious ideas into scalable businesses
✦ Ex-entrepreneur with experience founding Climate Corporation.
✦ Deep understanding of startup challenges and growth strategies.
✦ Combines technical vision with market execution.
Pioneering Technologist
Navigating complex technological landscapes
✦ Pioneered work in distributed systems and big data.
✦ Early employee experience at Google.
✦ Advises on complex engineering and scaling challenges.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with founders building category-defining deep tech companies.
✦ Exploring innovative solutions to global challenges through technology.
✦ Finding strategic partners and co-investors for high-growth ventures.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic investment and scaling guidance to deep tech startups.
✦ Offer insights from extensive experience in entrepreneurship and technology.
✦ Share perspectives on building and growing complex technical systems.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging deep tech trends and breakthrough research.
✦ Connecting with visionary technical talent and potential leadership.
✦ Finding unique investment opportunities outside traditional VC cycles.